HOLLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL BUS RULES AND REGULATIONS
The following list of rules and regulations are a combination of NYS Laws and Regulations 156.3, NYS Department of Transportation, and Local School policy:
1.	Observe the same conduct as in classroom.
2.	Be courteous, do not use profane language.
3.	Absolutely no smoking on the bus.
Absolutely no eating or drinking on the bus.
(New York State Education  Law 156.3)
4.	Keep the bus clean.
(New York State Education Law) 156.3
(New York State Department of Transportation Regulation)
5.	Cooperate with the driver.
6.	Stay in your seat while bus is in motion.
7.	Do not be destructive.
8.	Keep head, hands and feet inside the bus.  Keep feet on the floor. No lying across seats or the floor.
9.	No glass objects, guns, knives, or pets on bus.
10.	Any large parcels or objects of any kind are not allowed on buses unless they can be held in the passenger’s hand while he/she is seated.  The aisles, entrance and emergency exits are to be kept free and clear of obstructions at all times.
11.	No passenger shall be allowed to occupy any position which will obstruct the driver’s vision or create a hazardous condition.
12.	The bus driver is authorized to assign seats.
13.	Absolute quiet on bus when stopped for and crossing railroad crossings.  The inside dome lights will be turned on as a signal for passengers to be quiet.  Keep noise level down at all times.
The bus driver will be authorized to make recommendations for suspension of riding privileges of any passengers who refuse to obey rules/regulations, distract the driver, or who endanger and jeopardize the safe operation of the bus.
14.	Radios, tape recorders, etc. are not allowed on the bus.
15.	Students crossing a highway must cross at a distance of at least 10 feet in front of the bus, so as to be in vision of the driver, and to wait for the driver’s signal.  If you hear the horn, go back to where you started.
16.	Be ready at your bus stop at least 5 minutes early.
17.	The bus driver is responsible for maintaining reasonable behavior of passengers while bus is in transit.
18.	Only authorized passengers at authorized stops are allowed.

ADDENDUM:  As of 07/29/20
	Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the following rules for the school bus, also apply:
19.	Buses and other transportation vehicles will be cleaned and disinfected before and after every trip.
20.	Do not sent your child to school or board the bus if sick or with an elevated temperature.  
21.	Students shall wear face masks (unless medically excused) entering, on board, and exiting the school bus and maintain 6 foot social distancing.  (If medically excused, a written request must be sent for review.)
22.	One student per instructed seat, unless siblings or same household can sit together.
23.	Students shall be loaded in sequential route order.  First student on the bus sits in the back, when going to school, last student off sits in the back when going home from school. 
24. Floor decals or tape will indicate where students should sit and to mark six foot distances in aisles.
Students will not sit behind the driver or be in the driver’s area.
25.	Students may NOT carry personal bottles of hand sanitizers with them on school buses, due to Department of Transportation Regulations, and its combustible composition.
26.	Any transportation changes, must be completed and submitted with at least a two week notice.